2026 comparison
Mulhouse vs Saint-Paul (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Paul has more inhabitants than Mulhouse: 109,405 versus 106,083, or 3.1% more. Saint-Paul covers a larger area (241 km² versus 22.2 km²), but Mulhouse is more densely populated: 4,783 inhabitants per km² versus 453.
The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Paul (€21,220 a year versus €18,680).
The two cities are 9,022 km apart as the crow flies.
Mulhouse
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 106,083 inhab.
- 41st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 4,783 per km²
Saint-Paul
City in Réunion
- Population
- 109,405 inhab.
- 39th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 241 km²
- Density
- 453 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
MulhouseSaint-Paul
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Paul+3% | 106,083 | 109,405 | More populous: Saint-Paul+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+8.1 pts | −3.6% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+8.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+9.9 pts | −6.3% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+9.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Mulhouse11 times as high | 4,783 | 453 | Denser: Mulhouse11 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Paul+0.4 pt | 19.2% | 19.6% | More young people: Saint-Paul+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Mulhouse+2.4 pts | 17.0% | 14.7% | More seniors: Mulhouse+2.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Paul+0.38 | 2.13 | 2.51 | Larger households: Saint-Paul+0.38 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 4,809 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 3,891 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Paul+60% | 11.8 | 18.9 | More expensive: Saint-Paul+60% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Paul+35% | 11.5 | 15.6 | More expensive: Saint-Paul+35% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Paul+27 pts | 33.8% | 61.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Paul+27 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Paul+59 pts | 13.0% | 71.8% | More houses: Saint-Paul+59 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mulhouse+14 pts | 32.4% | 18.3% | More social housing: Mulhouse+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Paul+5.1 pts | 2.1% | 7.3% | More second homes: Saint-Paul+5.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Mulhouse+6.7 pts | 16.1% | 9.4% | More vacant homes: Mulhouse+6.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mulhouse+3.6 pts | 46.92% | 43.28% | Higher rate: Mulhouse+3.6 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Paul+14% | 18,680 | 21,220 | Higher: Saint-Paul+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mulhouse+6.1 pts | 36.5% | 30.4% | Higher: Mulhouse+6.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Paul+7% | €24,145 | €25,928 | Higher: Saint-Paul+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mulhouse+4.9 pts | 33% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Mulhouse+4.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Paul+2.8 pts | 67.4% | 70.2% | Higher: Saint-Paul+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Paul+1.1 pt | 22.8% | 23.9% | Higher: Saint-Paul+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Marquet | Emmanuel Séraphin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 95% | 95% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mulhouse+2% | 70.9752 in total | 69.3758 in total | More shops per capita: Mulhouse+2% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+8% | 23.3247 in total | 25.0274 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+15% | 46.9497 in total | 53.7588 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+90% | 12.9137 in total | 24.6269 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+90% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse2.5 times as high | 2.729 in total | 1.112 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse2.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+99% | 1.718 in total | 3.437 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+99% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Mulhouse+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Mulhouse+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Paul+73% | 3.9 | 6.8 | Better access: Saint-Paul+73% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+5% | 12.2129 in total | 12.8140 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+56% | 26.0276 in total | 16.6182 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+56% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+58% | 6.165 in total | 9.7106 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+58% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+20% | 3.335 in total | 2.730 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mulhouse+10 | 16 | 6 | More facilities: Mulhouse+10 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Paul+15 | 54 | 69 | More schools: Saint-Paul+15 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 15 | 15 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mulhouse+6 | 15 | 9 | More high schools: Mulhouse+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mulhouse+27 | 28 | 1 | More facilities: Mulhouse+27 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mulhouse3.6 times as high | 5.9 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Mulhouse3.6 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse2.2 times as high | 14.7 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Mulhouse2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse+85% | 8.1 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Mulhouse+85% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Paul+80% | 1.0 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+80% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse+82% | 11.8 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Mulhouse+82% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Paul+13.3 °C | 11.1°C | 24.4°C | Warmer: Saint-Paul+13.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Paul+41% | 1,819 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Paul+41% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mulhouse+25% | 748 | 598 | Wetter: Mulhouse+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Mulhouse+67 days/year | 114 | 48 | More rainy days: Mulhouse+67 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Mulhouse+69 days/year | 69 | 0 | More frost days: Mulhouse+69 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Paul+130 days/year | 19 | 149 | More hot days: Saint-Paul+130 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Paul+15 | 9 | 24 | More declarations: Saint-Paul+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Paul+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Paul+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Paul11 times as high | 22.2 | 241 | Larger: Saint-Paul11 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mulhouse+234 m | 239 m | 5 m | Higher: Mulhouse+234 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin (68) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | |
| Urban unit | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul | |
| Functional area | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mulhouse vs Saint-Paul (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 106,083 | 109,405 |
| Change over 10 years | −6.3% | +3.6% |
| Density per km² | 4,783 | 453 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 4,809 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 3,891 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.8 | 18.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.92% | 43.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,680 | 21,220 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.8% | 23.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 24.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,819 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 241 |
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FAQ
Mulhouse vs Saint-Paul (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Mulhouse or Saint-Paul?
By population, Saint-Paul: 109,405 inhabitants versus 106,083 for Mulhouse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Paul is the 39th largest city in France, Mulhouse the 41st. By area, Saint-Paul is also the larger (241 km²).
How far is Mulhouse from Saint-Paul?
Mulhouse and Saint-Paul are 9,022 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mulhouse or Saint-Paul?
In Saint-Paul, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,220 a year, versus €18,680 in Mulhouse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Mulhouse or Saint-Paul?
Saint-Paul: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,819 in Mulhouse (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Mulhouse and Saint-Paul in the same department?
No: Mulhouse is in Haut-Rhin (68), in the Grand Est region, and Saint-Paul in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures